Water quality
Monitoring of the Ostreopsis micro-algae: samples, history and reports.
Concentration trends
Logarithmic scale. Zero values and "below detection threshold" values cannot be plotted on this scale (see the full table below). Dark red dots indicate a beach closure.
Approved testimonials
2- 🏄 Surfing (1 h to 3 h) on 13/07/2026 · symptoms on 13/07/2026🟠 Moderate🤕 Headache👃 Throat / nose irritation😷 Cough❓ Other
- 🚶 Walk along the seashore (More than 3 h) on 05/07/2026 · symptoms on 06/07/2026🔴 Severe🫁 Breathing difficulty😷 Cough
Testimonials are anonymous and shown after moderation. Correlation does not imply causation.
Full sampling history
| Sample | Result | Cells/L | siamensis | ovata | Temp. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2026 | 03/07/2026 | 440 | 3% | 97% | 23.4°C | Low |
The beach
Tides, daylight and practical information — unrelated to water quality.
Practical information
Plage de sable fin accessible depuis le sentier côtier, ou parking gratuit. Spot de surf.Baignade surveillée en été.(Description available in French only.)
🛟 Lifeguarded swimming· 11:00–19:00Sand450 m of beach♿ Limited wheelchair access
Nearby
🅿️ Car park🚻 Toilets🚰 Drinking water🍽️ Food and drink
View this beach on OpenStreetMap — General information © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Data sources
- Official samples: Communauté d'Agglomération Pays Basque (CAPB) — the only ones used for status and closures.
- Tides: Open-Meteo forecasts (indicative).
- General beach information: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — may be incomplete or out of date.